Social housing offers and refusals – what’s the law?
In the context of recent media reports discussing statistics on refusals of offers of social housing, we outline the legal framework that applies to offers of social
New data accessed by MLRC on number and duration of Family Long Stays in Emergency Accommodation
According to Dublin Regional Homelessness Authority data received by Mercy Law under a Freedom of Information request on February 28th, 2023, there were 203 families living in
Rent-a-Room Scheme extended to Local Authority homes
Senior ministers agreed last week at Cabinet to extend the Rent-a-Room scheme to all housing types, including local authority Council homes. This means Council tenants will be
Final Hour Campaign 2022
Reflecting back on 2022, Mercy Law Resource Centre launched its first ever Final Hour Campaign on 23 November. The campaign asked law firms across Ireland to consider
Reflection on the Reopening of MLRC’s Legal Clinics
As we come to the end of the year, our solicitor Paul Dornan reflects back on our legal clinics in 2022. It was an honour to be
Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Rate Changes
There have been recent changes to a council’s discretionary power surrounding the available rates of Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). This is as a result of the Housing
In memorium of Sr Catriona O’Hara
It is with deep regret that Mercy Law Resource Centre mourns the passing of Sister Catriona O'Hara. Sr Catriona was a central part of Mercy Law from
2020 Annual Report launch
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Reflections on IHREC reporting
Paul Dornan on his laptop One of MLRC’s solicitor’s Paul Dornan reflects back on the process involved in successfully applying for funding with the Irish
A farewell to our intern Hugh
"I thoroughly enjoyed my time interning with the MLRC. Everyone working there was incredibly welcoming and the structure of the internship was incredibly flexible, allowing me
Mercy Law Resource Centre welcomes the government’s Housing for All strategy
Mercy Law Resource Centre welcomes many of the initiatives in the government’s Housing for All strategy. In particular, it welcomes the commitments to (i) end homelessness by
We are now seeking a Finance Administrator
Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC) is recruiting a Finance Administrator. MLRC is an independent law centre and charity which provides free legal advice and representation to people
Welcoming new additions to Mercy Law!
We are pleased to announce two additions to our team, Heber Rowan (Fundraising & Communications Officer) and Katherine Finn (Locum Solicitor). With their diverse range of skills,
Mercy Law commits to the Law Society’s Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter
Mercy Law is delighted to announce that it has signed up to the Law Society’s Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter. As an organisation committed to the
Mercy Law welcomes changes in criteria for civil legal aid eligibility
Mercy Law welcomes the recent decision of the Legal Aid Board to discount state housing support payments, including HAP, when assessing financial eligibility for civil legal aid. Those previously deemed
We are now recruiting a Fundraising & Communications Officer
Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC) is recruiting a Fundraising & Communications Officer. MLRC is an independent law centre and charity which provides free legal advice and representation
MLRC is delighted to welcome Aoife Kelly – Desmond as our new Managing Solicitor and colleague
Mercy Law Resource Centre is delighted to welcome our new Managing Solicitor Aoife Kelly - Desmond. Aoife will join Solicitor Sinead McGarrigle, Solicitor Paul Dornan and Volunteer
MLRC is now recruiting a Locum Solicitor (9 month fixed contract)
Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC) is an independent law centre and charity which provides free legal advice and representation to people who are homeless or at risk